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The Curious Bag
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Almost all courts hearing a criminal case give the defendant the option to post a court bond. Court bonds usually do not end up costing any money, unless you fail to show up in court. Some situations allow you to avoid a court bond altogether.
Identification
A court bond is money that a person gives to the courts as collateral after being charged with a crime and released. The bond serves as incentive to return for the trial because failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the bond, according to the Supreme Court of New Jersey's website.
Exceptions
Sometimes the courts will release a person after arresting her because the court believes the person will return on her own accord, called "own recognizance," according to the Supreme Court of New Jersey. The court will also release individuals on the promise of another person close to the offender.
Considerations
The prosecutor may object to releasing the accused on a court bond, according to Travis County's District Court 403 of Texas. This requires evidence that the offender is likely to flee and poses a danger to society.
Features
The exact amount of a court bond depends on the state where the crime occurred and the type of offense.
Effects
Courts bonds are returned to whomever posts it. If the accused fails to show up for the case, then the court keeps the bond and may issue an arrest warrant for the person.
Source:
Supreme Court of New Jersey; Posting An Appearance Bond
Travis County's District Court 403 of Texas; District Court 403 Procedures
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